And, just like that, the New York Knicks‘ backs are against the wall.
After blowing a cushy 14-point lead with 2:45 in regulation, Jalen Brunson and co. ended up losing game one of the 2025 Eastern Conference Finals in overtime to the fiery Indiana Pacers by a score of 138-135 at NYC’s rowdy Madison Square Garden.
Tyrese Haliburton’s two-pointer — which would have been a three but his Puma sneaker was on the line — that sent the game into overtime was the ultimate dagger. Throw in the fact that the All-Star guard replicated Reggie Miller’s iconic “choke” pose after making the improbable shot and the heated series is tenser than ever.
If you want to be there to see if the Knicks have what it takes to even the fierce series at home along with courtside celebs like Timotheé Chalamet, Jon Hamm, Busta Rhymes, Martha Stewart and Ben Stiller to name just a few, last-minute tickets are still available for game two at MSG on Friday, May 23.
At the time of publication, the lowest price to get into the building was $644 including fees on Vivid Seats.
While that may sound expensive (it is), keep in mind that prices started at $735 including fees as recently as May 19 based on our report.
Saving $91 never hurt anyone.
Crazily enough, prices have dropped for games five and seven at Madison Square Garden as well.
For more information on the series, including but not limited to what tickets cost now versus how much they were going for three days ago, our team has everything you need to know and more about the Knicks-Pacers Eastern Conference Finals below.
All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.
Knicks playoff home game tickets
A complete calendar including all announced Knicks home game dates and the best prices on tickets at Madison Square Garden versus what they cost on May 19 can be found here:
| New York Knicks home game dates | Ticket prices start at |
Ticket prices started at on May 19 |
|---|---|---|
| Game Two Friday, May 23 at 8 p.m. |
$644 (fees included) |
$735 (fees included) |
| Game Five Thursday, May 29 at 8 p.m. |
$859 (fees included) |
$953 (fees included) |
| Game Seven Monday, June 2 at 8 p.m. |
$1,092 (fees included) |
$1,143 (fees included) |
Hypothetical Knicks NBA Finals tickets can be picked up here.
(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and, if it isn’t noted, will include additional fees at checkout.)
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Indiana Pacers playoff home game tickets
All Pacers playoff home game dates and start times at Indiana’s Gainbridge Fieldhouse can be found below.
How to watch the Knicks and Pacers on TV
Fans hoping to catch Thibodeau’s team on the tube can watch all Eastern Conference Finals playoff games on MSG, ABC, ESPN, TNT and NBA TV.
Just make sure to review your local listings before tuning in.
If you don’t have cable, your best bet may be DIRECTV.
About Knicks-Pacers series
In 2024, Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers came back from a 2-0 deficit to take down a hobbled Knicks club in the Eastern Conference Semifinals to win in seven games. One series later, they ended up getting swept the mighty Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals.
This year, the rivals met three times during the regular season.
To start 2024-25, the Knicks and Pacers met in the first game of the season on Oct. 25, 2024. After last year’s crushing game seven loss, New York came in hot and notched a 123-98 win, outscoring Indiana 36-21 and 34-19 in the second and third quarters, respectively. Brunson scored 26 while KAT grabbed 15 boards.
Their second matchup went Indiana’s way when second-string shooting guard Bennedict Mathurin exploded for 38 points leading the Pacers to a convincing 132-121 victory on Nov. 10, 2024.
Finally, on Feb. 11, the foes faced off in Indianapolis. The Knicks walked away with a statement 128-115 victory behind a 40-point effort from Karl-Anthony Towns and strong showings from backups Precious Achiuwa and Cam Payne.
Most recently, the clubs met in the aforementioned first game of the Eastern Conference Finals. New York and Indiana yo-yo’d back and forth throughout the first four quarters before the Knicks broke away with a commanding lead as time ticked away.
Then, Indiana caught lightning in a bottle. For the next 2:50, Tyrese Haliburton and Andrew Nesmith chipped away at New York’s advantage from behind the arc until they were down by two with seven seconds left. Haliburton took the ball up the floor, backpedaled to what he thought was the three-point line and threw up a prayer. The basketball bounced off the rim high above the backboard and…nothing but net.
Overtime was close and the Knicks certainly had chances but both Brunson and Towns couldn’t hit a three to tie the game and send the crazy contest into a second OT. Heartbreak hotel.
For more about the two team’s history — we’re barely scratching the surface here — check out all New York Knicks stories on The Post.
2025 NBA playoff schedule
Been meaning to review how the dust has settled on this year’s unpredictable postseason?
Check out the NBA’s 2025 playoff bracket here.
Huge concerts at MSG in 2025
Not sure what to do once the final buzzer sounds on the 2024-25 NBA season?
MSG has you covered.
The legendary venue has booked a number of exciting acts to entertain audiences all summer long.
Here are just five of our favorites you won’t want to miss live.
• Weird Al Yankovic (July 12)
• Tyler, The Creator (July 14-15)
• Wu-Tang Clan (July 16)
• Chris Stapleton (July 25-26)
• Billy Idol (Aug. 20)
Want to see who else is on the road? Check out our list of all the biggest concert tours in 2025 to find the show for you.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
